Washington Chapter Newsletter
May 2026

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
DAVE COREY

 

Spring brings exciting news for ABOTA-WA: Our chapter has been named a finalist—one of three—for Large Chapter of the Year. Quite an honor for a chapter that barely even qualifies as “large.”

This fulfills a two-year goal that my predecessor, Tom Vertetis, and I mapped out together in 2024. But the real credit for this honor goes to every member who has served on the EC, or a committee, or who has attended a national conference, or volunteered their precious time at an MIT or a civics event or a judicial recognition event. Many many members have contributed to this collective effort. I congratulate all of us.

The award will be announced at the National Summer Conference in Detroit on July 10-11 which is open to all ABOTA members. Please try to attend. We want a strong turnout.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 13th
Past President's Dinner

May 19th
Civility Matters at University of Washington School of Law

Summer TBD
Judicial Recognition Event

October 7th
Women of ABOTA Networking Event
More details available soon.

October 29th
Fireside Chat with Steve Vladeck
Rainier Club

November 5th
Masters In Trial
More details available soon.

November 5th
Annual Awards Dinner
More details available soon.

2026 SPONSORS

Please join us in thanking the following firms for their support of the Washington Chapter. Their contributions allow us to continue our high level programming and outreach throughout the state.


NOMINATE A NEW MEMBER

Nominees must have a minimum of 7 civil jury trials to verdict or hung jury as lead counsel, and 100 trial points. 

If you know someone who has the required trial experience and has a strong reputation for professionalism and civility, please fill out the Nomination Form and the membership committee will begin the vetting process.

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